Final Flashcards
(23 cards)
Reflexive re-reading
makes sense of a religion from inside the religion itself - something beyond our understanding – the more. Combines rational and faithful. Is there something that just can’t be explained? Also the hair dresser story.
Inclusivism
acceptance of other religious worldviews on the basis of the categories of one’s own religious worldview – subordinate to their own
Pluralism: Advantages
easy faith response (logically)
Charisma
an individual having a special power or energy who is set apart or sacred because of it.
Inclusivism: Disadvantages
scripture that contradicts and condescending
Inclusivism: Advantages
acknowledges others without denying own
Pluralism
potential acceptance of all religious worldviews as cultural approximations of the sacred which is thought to overflow and transcend them all
Filter Theory
the radio story about where the voices come from. Consciousness if filtered through the brain but NOT produced by it.
Why would conservative Christians not want cremation?
resurrection and other beliefs
Rational re-reading
there’s nothing “real” about what religions claim – all are false because they don’t always work. they employ reductionism.
Why last 3 chapters?
to help us put things back together again. To help us go from the So? To the So What?
Cremation: Northeast
not very high cremation rate because of high Jewish and Roman Catholic population
How is charisma is passed on?
Through institutionalization
What is institutionalization?
when the prophet dies: the social process whereby the special power or “charge” of a religious figure is preserved - maintained - and passed on after her or his death. Essential for survival of religion. Like using a relic - office - or scripture.
Exclusivism
rejection of other religious worldviews on the basis of the categories of one’s own religious worldview – most common response
Cremation: West
higher Buddhist population and least religious states in the country.
Intentional Stance
giving agency to things that don’t have any at all.
Exclusivism: Disadvantages
social tension and ignorance of others
Faithful re-reading
interpretation of religion that attempts to engage religious pluralism from within a particular religious stance – a religious response. If re-reading favors religious belief.
Exclusivism: Advantages
well-defined group and outgroup and good certainty
Reductionism
religions can be reduced or explained as a natural human phenomenon.
Paranormal
may lie at the root of all religions/religious experiences – useful/relevant for reflexive re-readings
Pluralism: Disadvantages
if all are correct - why belong and why do some seem better?
